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40 Steps
This is fine cove for casual diving. Easy entry and mostly sheltered from the sea.
Essex region, Massachusetts
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Back Beach
Back Beach is a very easy site and should be interesting for all skill levels. Because of the easy of entry and proximity to parking, many come here watch the squid perform their antics during a night dive.
Essex region, Massachusetts
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Bass Rocks
Bass Rocks is a great dive if the weather is cooperating. It is fairly shallow, and the entry can be challenging, but the abundant sea life will make it worth the effort.
Essex region, Massachusetts
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Cathedral Rocks
One of the more popular dives in Cape Ann, Cathedral Rocks is known for its abundance of lobsters and for its deep dives. If you consider yourself an advanced diver, you'll feel at home here.
Essex region, Massachusetts
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Chimneys
Chimneys is located at the Northeastern University Marine Station. It is a very easy dive with lots of walls to explore. Our biggest problem was with parking. Inquire locally for your best options.
Essex region, Massachusetts
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Folly Cove
Folly Cove is one of the finer dives on this part of the peninsula due to the accessibility of a spectacular wall just outside the cove. Any life indigenous to the New England area can be found here.
Essex region, Massachusetts
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Front Beach
Front Beach is best as a swimming beach for the kids. The area is mostly sandy and shallow, with a few patches of rocks.
Essex region, Massachusetts
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Halibut Point
Halibut Cove is a fairly easy dive (if the conditions are right), but can be physical demanding to get the entry. You'll have almost a mile hike from the parking area, so you will definitely need a three or four wheeled equipment cart.
Essex region, Massachusetts
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Hoop Pole Cove
Hoop Pole Cove is known for its great lobstering. With depths no more than 40 feet, you'll find lots of nooks and crannies in the rocky bottom, a favorite habitat of our favorite crustation.
Essex region, Massachusetts
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Loblolly Cove
Loblolly Cove is an area popular with dive classes due to its shallow depths and abundance of shallow water creatures.
Essex region, Massachusetts
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